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Real Estate

Live In or Move Out: The Remodeling Dilemma

By Iyna Bort Caruso

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Real Estate

Here’s What Potential Buyers Need to Know About Radon in Homes

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

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Buying

Thinking About Buying a Foreclosed Home? Follow These 11 Steps to Avoid a Risky Investment—and Get the Best Deal

By Katie Ziraldo

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Design

Why You Should Consider an Alternative Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Buying

The Best Dates to Buy a House and Get a Great Deal

By Savannah Sher

A woman is shopping for a new home on her tablet.
Buying

11 Reasons to Check a Home on Every Real Estate Listing Site Before You Buy

By Emily Benda Gaylord

How to Choose a Mortgage Lender
Real Estate

How to Choose a Mortgage Lender: 7 Steps to Finding Your Ideal Match

By Meghan Wentland, Catherine Hiles

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Buying

Open House Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts: Faux Pas to Avoid

By Kat Hodgins

A young couple looking at a nice house in a nice neighborhood considering buying a home.
Real Estate

The State of Real Estate

By Tony Carrick

How to Find a Real Estate Agent: 17 Tips for Success
Real Estate

How to Find a Real Estate Agent: 17 Tips for Success

By Glenda Taylor

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit
Real Estate

15 Signs That Fixer-Upper Might Be a Money Pit

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Hugging couple with realtor next to sale sign.
Real Estate

Sell or Stay Put? 11 Crucial Considerations for Today’s Market, According to Real Estate Experts

By Emily Benda Gaylord

A grandfather, father, and son moving into a new home.
Real Estate

5 Home Ownership Expenses That Are Tax Deductible—and 5 That Aren’t

By Tony Carrick

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Interior

How Much Does an Electrical Inspection Cost?

By Katie Flannery

How Much Does a Radon Inspection Cost
Interior

Everything About Getting a Radon Inspection: Cost Factors and Breakdown

By Katie Flannery

This is What No One Tells You About Downsizing
Real Estate

This is What No One Tells You About Downsizing

By Glenda Taylor

A home inspector with a clipboard in a hard hat looks at the side of a house.
Real Estate

7 Things Home Inspectors Miss and What to Do About It

By Deirdre Mundorf, Anna Castelaz

Beautifully restored historic home from outside
Real Estate

Love That Local Landmark? 5 Reasons to Buy an Old House

By Jeff Vasishta

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Tiny House Cost - Cost Range + Average - July 2023
Real Estate

How Much Does a Tiny House Cost?

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

15 Warning Signs to Look for Before Making an Offer on a Property
Real Estate

15 Warning Signs to Look for Before Making an Offer on a Property

By Glenda Taylor